Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frontier Village Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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2009 NW Hickory Ln

AnkenyIA50023
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306 NW State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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MORT II
1 Bedroom Apartments

MORT II

2022 NW Hickory LnAnkeny, IA 50023

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frontier Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frontier Village area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Trailside Apartments priced from $795. 2003-2005 W 1st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Frontier Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$795
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,1BA$800
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$845
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$975
Uptown LoftsFloor Plan A2BR,2BA$1,375
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frontier Village, IA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frontier Village area is the $1.44 price per square foot Ledgewood Model at Redwood Ankeny in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Frontier Village apartment is the Chalet - End Non-Patio Model at Chalet at Prairie Trail starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frontier Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AnkenyLedgewood2BR,2BA$1.44
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Non-Deck End2BR,2.5BA$1.42
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Uptown LoftsFloor Plan A2BR,2BA$1.38
Pine MeadowsB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.31
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$1.06
Trailside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frontier Village Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment is $795 at Trailside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frontier Village is starting from $845 at Village on State.

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